Question 1

Is Black River a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Black River is a low-density suburb on Townsville’s northern fringe centred on the river it’s named for. The area mixes rural residential blocks and suburban lots set among patches of eucalypt bushland, creeks and mangrove-lined wetlands, giving it a semi-rural, outdoorsy character. Residents tend to be families and people seeking more space and a quieter pace while keeping access to Townsville’s schools, shops and services by a short drive. Local life is shaped by outdoor pursuits such as walking and birdwatching along the waterways, and most daily travel is by car.

Home to about 1,493 people with a median age of 41, Black River is dominated by couple families and overwhelmingly owner-occupied housing (90.0% owner-occupied, 10.0% rented). Major local works on the Bruce Highway included duplication of about 5.2 kilometres and construction of a second bridge over the Black River, and the council upgraded Parkway Park with boulders, new trees, a path to the play equipment, a shelter, picnic seating and a drinking fountain. Whether that mix suits you comes down to what you’re after in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Black River?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Black River to publish reliable house or unit prices and rents. Without those figures, it's not possible to say how expensive it is to live in Black River compared with local incomes recorded at the most recent Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Black River a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Black River climbed a solid 9.6% over the past 12 months. That change is the capital-growth figure for houses in the suburb and shows how much house prices moved over the year.

There isn't enough recent data here to describe how rents or unit values moved over the same period, so if rental income or unit performance is your priority those aspects can't be assessed from these figures. Whether a 9.6% rise in house values fits your goals depends on your own investment aims and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	17	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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